The sixth annual Anytime Fitness 5K Fun Run and Walk raced through the Fountain Valley Sports Park and Recreation Center and Mile Square Regional Park on Saturday in an effort to raise money for more than 40 local nonprofits.

The event, first organized by the city's Recreation and Community Services Division to celebrate Fountain Valley's 50th anniversary in 2007, has evolved into a major fundraising effort in which the registration fees go to the charity of the runner's choice. Last year's race raised more than $21,000.

"I absolutely have fun at these events," said Mark Nix, executive director of the Fountain Valley Community Foundation, which took over organizing the event from the Recreation Division. "These events are like our Super Bowl."

Hayden Tran starts her 5K adventure. WAYNE MAH, FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Hunter Gulino from Fountain Valley High School finished 1st in the Under 19 age category and 1st overall with a 16:47 in the Anytime Fitness 5K Fun Run Race at the Fountain Valley Sports Park and Recreation Center. WAYNE MAH, FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Brian Botima finished 1st in the Men's 19-39 age category in the Anytime Fitness 5K Fun Run Race at the Fountain Valley Sports Park and Recreation Center. WAYNE MAH, FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Amanda Stark, 13, of Fountain Valley was the first overall female finisher and first female in the under-19 age category in the Anytime Fitness 5K Fun Run at the Fountain Valley Sports Park and Recreation Center. PHOTOS: WAYNE MAH, FOR THE REGISTER
Fountain Valley residents Tom Duong and daughter Audrey finish the one-mile walk during the Anytime Fitness 5K Fun Run at the Fountain Valley Sports Park and Recreation Center. WAYNE MAH, FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Gary Clemente crosses the finish taking 2nd in the 19-39 age category in the Anytime Fitness 5K Fun Run Race at the Fountain Valley Sports Park and Recreation Center. WAYNE MAH, FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Amy Gitmed replenishes some of the energy expended during the Anytime Fitness 5K Fun Run Race at the Fountain Valley Sports Park and Recreation Center. WAYNE MAH, FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
A tired but happy Mary Lou Nickels took 1st in the 40+ age category in the Anytime Fitness 5K Fun Run Race at the Fountain Valley Sports Park and Recreation Center. WAYNE MAH, FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Paige Becker loads up on some quick energy after the Anytime Fitness 5K Fun Run Race at the Fountain Valley Sports Park and Recreation Center. WAYNE MAH, FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Martin Pennell, Fountain Valley High School cross country and track coach, poses for a photo with his runners Amanda and Valerie Stark and Mariana Chavez after the 5K event Saturday . WAYNE MAH, FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Jeremy Flores of Fountain Valley rehydrates after the race. WAYNE MAH, FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Fountain Valley local Daniele McClements gets some quick energy after the Anytime Fitness 5K Fun Run Race at the Fountain Valley Sports Park and Recreation Center. WAYNE MAH, FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
The kids' one-mile run is off to a quick start. WAYNE MAH, FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Fountain Valley local Phil Johnson finishes the event. WAYNE MAH, FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Happy Fountain Valley local Olivia Grammas crosses the finish at the Anytime Fitness 5K Fun Run Race at the Fountain Valley Sports Park and Recreation Center. WAYNE MAH, FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Tori Laine, 9, is ecstatic as she finishes the Anytime Fitness 5K Fun Run Race at the Fountain Valley Sports Park and Recreation Center. WAYNE MAH, FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Top finishers in the 1 Mile Race from left: Sara Guadelupe - 3rd Place, Maddie McCredie- 2nd Place, and Amy Gitmed - 1st Place. WAYNE MAH, FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Female 40+ top finishers: 3rd Place -Karen Scorah, 1st Place - Mary Lou Nickels and 2nd Place - Alicia Light,. WAYNE MAH, FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Men 40+ Top Finishers: 3rd Place - Bob Nash, 2nd Place - Anthony Logan and 1st Place - Warren Cha. WAYNE MAH, FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Female 19-39 Top Finishers: 2nd Place - Elana Stewart, 1st Place - Megan Anderson. Missing from photo is 3rd Place - Ariana Pedron. WAYNE MAH, FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Top Men 19-39 Finishers: 2nd Place - Gary Clemente, 1st Place: - Brian Botima,.Not pictured 3rd Place - Bryan Tice. WAYNE MAH, FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Top Female finishers 13-18: 3rd Place Valerie Stark, 2nd Place - Amber Bragden (not pictured), 1st Place - Amanda Stark. WAYNE MAH, FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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